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When is it time to look for a new job

Lessi30 @Lessi30 (16) • United States 29 Jan 07

Ok guys I need some advice... I have been on this job for about six months now and already been promoted once. Customer service has never really been my thing though I am halfway decent at it, but this is starting to get...

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givemebigmoney Obviously they must think a lot of you since you were promoted. Are there other opportunities within your company? If not, you can always look for another job. You should find something you enjoy doing. If customer service is not your thing, try something...

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Business????Business!!!money???income!!

goldenboy20 @goldenboy20 (555) • Philippines 23 Jan 07

What do you do in order for you to be a better business man? What are your tips to become a successful in the field of business? Can you help me in that question myfriends? thanks.

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givemebigmoney Check out http://www.givemebigmoney.com and http://givemebigmoney.blogspot.com for tips to make money and become more successful. Site and blog is new, but will be updated with more content on a frequent basis. Hope you find this useful.

28 Jan 07

being paid under the table or pay taxes

ChromeRoller420 @ChromeRoller420 (120) • United States 28 Jan 07

which would you rather do? I honestly like paying taxes, i mean who doesnt like to recieve a big check in february, march, or april. If you get paid under the table you have nothing to show for in the beginning months of the year,...

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givemebigmoney If you are getting a big refund, you have loaned the government your money for free. You should adjust your w-4 form to have less taken from your paycheck. That way you would have YOUR money in your hands sooner and you wouldn't be loaning it to the government...

28 Jan 07

Pondering the Interview.

ElusiveButterfly @ElusiveButterfly (45940) • United States 28 Jan 07

I have put a lot of thought into my interview that happened on Friday. Although I really would like to get back to work, I am not sure this is the job for me. As I do not want to end up in the same boat I was when I left my last...

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givemebigmoney If you are expressing this kind of doubt, then I agree that you should not take the job. I know the job search process is a pain, but you need to find something you truly enjoy. Here are couple places you can visit to help your search. Good...

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Job Interviews stink.

ElusiveButterfly @ElusiveButterfly (45940) • United States 26 Jan 07

I hate job interviews. I just returned from my second interview. Although I felt the interview went quite well, I still left with that feeling of doubt. There may be a third interview. And if not, someone would call me. Now, I...

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givemebigmoney Hang in there. Having spent time working in HR, I can tell you there are a lot of things going on behind the scenes to choose the right candidate. You are obviously one of the final candidates or you would have never gotten a 2nd interview. If the interview...

26 Jan 07

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Do you leave a job that you love, for a job that pays better?

carissa765 @carissa765 (1097) • United States 25 Jan 07

I love my job as a home health aide, but the money is not all that great. The insurance is too expencive, and doesn't really cover all that my family would need. I recently learned of a position that opened up at a state...

jobs

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to stay or not to stay

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givemebigmoney Have you told your employer about the other opportunity? If they value you as an employee, you may be able to get more money from your current employer if they think you are going to leave. Maybe there is a promotional opportunity for you at your current job....

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Are employers required to send I-99's?

leedug @leedug (920) • United States 22 Jan 07

I am talking about for independent contractors. I know that earnings have to be reported if you have made over $600 for the year, but are employers by law supposed to send out an I-99 form if you made over $600? Or do you just...

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givemebigmoney For Nonemployee compensation of $600 or more, the employer will file COPY A of a 1099 - MISC along with FORM 1096 to the IRS. The recipient receives COPY B. Nonemployee compensation will appear in BOX 7 of the 1099 - MISC

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1099 Question, How much do I have to make before I claim?

meeshee1 @meeshee1 (188) • United States 11 Jan 07

Does anyone know here how much money I would have to make on a 1099 before I had to claim them on my US tax return? I also have a full time job as well. Some people tell me I can make up to $6,000 a year and not have to claim...

income 1099

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givemebigmoney If you have a 1099, you need to put it on your tax return. A copy of that 1099 was sent to the IRS, so they will be looking for it when you submit your return. You can go to http://www.irs.gov for any tax information you may want to research. Let me...

23 Jan 07

Is it true that if youve never filed a tax return you never have to?

paule4129 @paule4129 (968) • United States 22 Jan 07

And youll never have to file ever but if you file once you have to the rest of your life? that would mean we have to tell our children dont get involved with tax returns and save a headache and just put the right number on your...

tax returns

taxes in the us

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givemebigmoney If someone pays you wages, if you earn interest on a bank account, or if you pay mortgage interest, the IRS already knows about you. W-2's and 1099's have a copy that is sent to the IRS from anyone who pays you wages. When you file your return, the IRS can...

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I need to cut some of our expenses but what can I cut?

missybal @missybal (4490) • United States 22 Jan 07

I feel so bad because I am not making as much money as my husband. He makes very good pay and I have my work at home businesses but at this time of the year one is not doing so well, just like it does every year after christmas....

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givemebigmoney There are a number of options to increase your overall financial health. For starters, here are some ideas to improve your financial health http://givemebigmoney.blogspot.com/2007/01/how-to-save-money.html As far as what expense to get rid of first,...

23 Jan 07

Should Child Support Paying Parents Get A Tax Break?

theredneck @theredneck (36) • United States 22 Dec 06

I come at this discussion knowing that that most of the attention is given to the 'dead beats" I want to state for the record that I pay out as much as most pay for a house payment and do so gladly to support my lovely...

children

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givemebigmoney Personal opinion - The person who pays more than 50% of the support should always get the tax exemption. The rules - If it is stated in your divorce decree that you can claim the child, you DO NOT have to get the custodial parent to sign Form 8332....

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Advice needed please

wildguy2 @wildguy2 (1349) • Canada 21 Jan 07

As of November 2005 I was put off of work so I could have my leg operated on, as some old members may already no as I have posted this previously a few months ago. Here is the dilemma: As of right now January 22nd I am up and...

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givemebigmoney Wildguy, get a second opinion from another doctor. Doctors can and do make mistakes. I would not stand for a doctor keeping me in the dark....you have the right to know what is going on. You need to have some peace of mind and a good second opinion will at...

22 Jan 07

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prt 2 should she file seperate

mkmissey76 @mkmissey76 (498) • United States 21 Jan 07

rather can she file seperate if they are getting a divorce the reason being is he has a child from someone else and he is greatly behind and she doesnt want them to take all her taxes for that is she right by wanting to file...

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givemebigmoney She can always file separately, but it is important to note that the filing status of "married filing separately" will generally result in her paying more taxes. See my previous post on claiming the credit for child and dependent care expense. "Married and...

21 Jan 07

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shoud she share her tax return prt1

mkmissey76 @mkmissey76 (498) • United States 21 Jan 07

ok here is another question( acually a 2 part question) about my sister, who is going through a divorce. since she is getting divorced she will be filing her tax returns married filing seperatly. while he was gone traveling with...

divorce

tax returns

taxes

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givemebigmoney In order to claim the credit for child and dependent care expenses, your sister cannot file as "married filing separately". Now, a person can be legally married but "unmarried" for tax purposes. If that is the case, she could file Head of Household and claim...

21 Jan 07

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Tax help with claiming child as dependent

pebbles724 @pebbles724 (642) • United States 12 Jan 07

Here is my situation. For the first 5 years after my daughter was born, her father and I did not live together. She lived with me, so I claimed her as a dependent on my tax return every year. Well, her father and I got back...

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givemebigmoney Generally you can go back 3 years to file an amended return, however in this situation the father has rightfully claimed his daughter for the past 6-7 years. There are 4 main tests and both of you meet them. She was your daughter (relationship test), under...

21 Jan 07

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